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By Kyndra Steinmann This year, the three big children have been taking a combination swimming and gym class for homeschoolers at our local YMCA. I had initially decided this would be a good idea as YMCA swim lessons are…

Q. Can I use the PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores in lieu of standardized test scores for my high school student this year? A. HB 1754 and SB 1403 have both passed and are now awaiting Governor McAuliffe’s signature before…

By Michelle Crooker Have you checked out the speaker line-up this year? If you have–or if you have come to an HEAV convention in the last few years–you may be wondering who is responsible for the speaker line-up–and how…

By Kyndra Steinmann Oh, the wiggles! The tapping on the desk with pencils! The kicking of chair legs! The taking of every opportunity to poke a sibling! They happen anytime, in any classroom–but they happen so much more in…

Q. Our son is working below grade level on some subjects, though he tested fine on the end-of-year, grade-level test. After I submitted his results, the school district indicated he should test at the next higher grade level. I don’t…

by Maiya Drennen I think we all can agree that we love..well, love. We especially love being loved! During the month of February there is a whole day dedicated to celebrating just that… LOVE! For many Valentine’s Day is a…

By Carol Topp, CPA Homeschooling is expensive, and many homeschool families look for tax breaks or ways to earn money to pay for books and curriculum. Here are a few tips to help homeschool families understand money, taxes and homeschooling….

Q. If I send in a Notice of Intent, does that mean I must comply with the immunization requirements? A. The law requires all children to be immunized, including children who are homeschooled under the home-instruction statute, the certified-tutor statute,…

by Kyndra Steinmann Refreshment… In this busy world of homeschooling and parenting it’s not an easy thing to come by. In fact, most of the time it’s just a kind of wistful dream. Someday…when the children are grown…maybe this summer…….

by Michelle Crooker If you have ever been to the HEAV convention you know how utterly awe-inspiring it is, but did you know that the convention is put together almost entirely by volunteers? The capable men and women who run…

by Kyndra Steinmann This morning was one of those school days that “did not go well” . The fourth-grader argued with the assignments and the textbooks. The third-grader dawdled and ate her pencils. The first-grader suddenly couldn’t remember any of…

Q. I’m very concerned about religious exemption in Goochland County. Do their school board policies affect me in my county? A. If you live in another county, they do not affect you. However, other school boards may also establish similar…

Q. Does HEAV have any scholarships for homeschool seniors? A. I’m sorry, HEAV does not have scholarships available this year; however, we expect to fund a 2016 scholarship through part of the proceeds of this year’s Silent Auction* at the June…